Darian Stewart | Defensive Back

3/13/2015: Signed a two-year, $4.25 million contract. Deal includes a $1.25 million signing bonus. Another $1.75 million available through playing-time incentives. 2015: $750,000, 2016: $2 million, 2017: Free Agent

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Darian Stewart is working as a first-team safety at Broncos OTAs.

Stewart said earlier this month the free safety job was his to lose, and DC Wade Phillips agreed. Omar Bolden could push him, but Stewart should open the season as the starter if Bradley Roby doesn't convert to safety full time. May 30 - 12:28 PM

Stewart's $1.25M signing bonus makes him the favorite to open the season opposite T.J. Ward. He managed to stay healthy for the first time in his career last season, grading out positively across 782 snaps by PFF. Stewart could be reduced to a sub-package role if the Broncos move Bradley Roby to safety in base sets. May 20 - 6:38 PM

Turning 27 before the season, Stewart was a top-30 safety among 87 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus' 2014 grades. He compiled 53 tackles and an interception, primarily at strong safety. Stewart does have free safety starts on his resume and will play there in Denver across from SS T.J. Ward. Mar 13 - 3:28 PM

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News says the Giants are also interested, though no visit has been scheduled. Stewart played all 16 games for Baltimore last season, the first time he's done that in his career. The Falcons are looking to replace Dwight Lowery at free safety. Mar 12 - 1:49 PM

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Stewart's $1.25M signing bonus makes him the favorite to open the season opposite T.J. Ward. He managed to stay healthy for the first time in his career last season, grading out positively across 782 snaps by PFF. Stewart could be reduced to a sub-package role if the Broncos move Bradley Roby to safety in base sets.

Turning 27 before the season, Stewart was a top-30 safety among 87 qualifiers in Pro Football Focus' 2014 grades. He compiled 53 tackles and an interception, primarily at strong safety. Stewart does have free safety starts on his resume and will play there in Denver across from SS T.J. Ward.

Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News says the Giants are also interested, though no visit has been scheduled. Stewart played all 16 games for Baltimore last season, the first time he's done that in his career. The Falcons are looking to replace Dwight Lowery at free safety.

With FS Rahim Moore expected to depart in free agency, the Broncos have an opening opposite T.J. Ward. Stewart started 14-of-16 games for the Ravens last season, performing well while playing his most snaps (782) since 2011.

The Baltimore Sun confirms Darian Stewart will open training camp as the Ravens' starting free safety.

Stewart played with the first-team defense throughout OTAs and minicamp. He's competing with rookie Terrance Brooks and Jeromy Miles to start opposite Matt Elam. Stewart has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but is the heavy favorite to win the job as long as he stays healthy.

Ravens S Darian Stewart is the front-runner to start at free safety after running with the first-team defense during OTAs.

Stewart has struggled with injuries throughout his career, but he is healthy now and doing "a nice job" according to coach John Harbaugh. The job looks like Stewart's to lose as long as he stays healthy. Third-round S Terrance Brooks ran with the third-team defense during OTAs.

Stewart is currently penciled in the starting lineup opposite Matt Elam, but has a history of injury concerns and struggled to play above replacement-level when healthy. The Ravens would be smart to draft a safety in the first or second round, allowing Stewart to be used in a situational role. 25-year-old Stewart has yet to play a full season in his four-year career.

Stewart started 13 games for Steve Spagnuolo's Rams in 2011. Spags is now on the Ravens staff and loves Stewart. The former UDFA had 84 tackles, three sacks, and a pick-six during the 2011 campaign. Stewart has battled nagging injuries his entire career and will need to stay healthy to keep the job.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he was "excited" about S Darian Stewart and "really liked him on tape"

The Ravens need to fill the hole left when Matt Elam shifted over to strong safety, and Stewart should be given the first shot. He will have to stay healthy, though. Stewart has yet to play a full season in his four-year career.

Stewart, 24, appeared in 13 games with St. Louis last season, making six starts and recording 36 tackles with five pass breakups. He was a favorite of old Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, who is now Baltimore's secondary coach. Stewart has experience at both strong and free safety. The Ravens are searching for a free safety to book end Matt Elam, who they prefer to use in the box.

Free agent SS Darian Stewart is scheduled to visit with the Panthers on Monday.

It's possible the Panthers are no longer interested in Stewart after signing Roman Harper to a two-year deal on Saturday. Stewart appeared in 13 games (six starts) with the Rams last season, finishing with 36 tackles and five pass deflections. He'll compete for a backup role wherever he signs.

Stewart suffered a hamstring injury in last week's preseason game against the Packers, and he didn't practice at all this past week. Rodney McLeod has been getting all of the first-team reps next to SS T.J. McDonald, and he'll see plenty of action in Saturday night's regular season dress rehearsal in Denver. Stewart hasn't been able to stay on the field in his young career.